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Overview Objectives Critical Skills Review Case Study Focus Skill Synopsis Focus Questions

Objectives Terminal Objective Enabling Objective

Crew Resource Management Allows crew to interact effectively while performing mission tasks Effects behavior modifications in order to lessen crew preventable errors and other human causal factors Improves mission effectiveness through increased awareness of associated behavioral skills

CRM Critical Skills Review Decision Making (DM) Assertiveness (AS) Mission Analysis (MA) Communication (CM) Leadership (LD) Adaptability/Flexibility (AF) Situational Awareness (SA)

Case Study Focus Skill ASSERTIVENESS The willingness to actively participate, state, and maintain your position until convinced by the facts that other options are better. Requires the Courage and the Initiative to act

Assertive Behaviors Providing relevant information without being asked Making suggestions Asking questions as necessary Confronting ambiguities Maintain position when challenged Stating opinions on decisions Refusing an unreasonable request

Rules of Thumb Most Conservative Response Rule If disagreement in the aircraft exists, take the most conservative action until more information is available Two Challenge Rule In extreme situations, if the pilot does not respond to two demands, the copilot should take the controls

Creating an Assertive Statement Typically use active verbs or recommend an action Get the attention of the receiver State your concern Offer a solution Ask for feedback

Situations Requiring Assertiveness Pre-flight brief In-flight Debrief

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Remember Each crew member must be willing to act assertively if they are going to fulfill their responsibility towards mission success Use assertive statements rather than overly aggressive or passive behavior It’s what you don’t say that can kill you

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